A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Born in 1986 in Colombia, Carlos Vargas has meticulously honed his skills as a cinematographer and producer, earning acclaim in Berlin. Over the past six years, his frequent journeys to Africa have fueled his passion for diverse narratives. In 2023, the world witnessed his cinematic mastery in “Melody of Love,” a film where he served as both cinematographer and producer, premiering at Tribeca and showcasing his global storytelling prowess. Now, Carlos steps into a new chapter with “Era Oculta,” his debut feature film. Set against the vibrant canvas of Maputo, Mozambique, this opera prima represents a significant milestone in his career. It is a testament to his dedication to exploring narratives beyond conventional boundaries and marks a compelling foray into the directorial realm. Carlos Vargas, a bridge between worlds, uses his lens to connect Berlin’s cinematic vibrancy with the rich tapestry of Maputo. Through “Era Oculta,” he invites audiences to embark on a poignant journey, demonstrating the transformative power of cinema in different cultural landscapes. This debut feature not only showcases Carlos’s evolving artistry but also signifies a promising new voice in the global cinematic landscape.
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Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.